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OPENING NIGHT:
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
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“ADAM RAPP’S MOST AMBITIOUS WORK YET!
SHARPLY FUNNY, BRAVE
AND WHOLLY LIKEABLE!”
Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Post
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“GRIPPING! A RIVETING PIECE OF THEATRE that delves into our country’s passionate extremes.”
Matt Windman, amNew York
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“AN ENGROSSING NEW PLAY!
Billy Crudup delivers a wonderfully vivid,
nuanced performance.”
Dan Bacalzo, Theatermania
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“‘THE METAL CHILDREN’
IS COMPELLING!
THE CAST IS SPLENDID.”
Jeremy Gerard, Bloomberg News
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“THRILLING! RAPP RETURNS WITH A VENGEANCE!
Keeps audiences guessing and enthralled.Crudup’s performance is magnetic.‘Metal Children’ is smart, literate and adult —
the perfect antidote to the Broadway season.”
Mark Peikert, New York Press
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“PROVOCATIVE
AND INTRIGUING!
Mr. Crudup delivers a keenly felt,
dryly funny performance.”
Charles Isherwood, The New York Times
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“MOVING! GRIPPING!
The cast is especially impressive.”
David Sheward, Backstage
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“A RIVETING RIDE! THIS STORY KICKS ASS! Outstanding performances from a fantastic cast. It’s smart, witty, thought-provoking and modern —
YOU’LL REALLY DIG IT!”
Molly Marinik, Theatre Is Easy
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"A FUN RIDE!
An A-plus ensemble in an elegant production.”
-Elyse Sommer, CurtainUp
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MAKING A MESS OFF BROADWAY
Eric Piepenburg, New York Times (05/26/10)
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OPPOSITION TO A BOOK INSPIRES MORE ART
Bruce Weber, New York Times (05/17/10)
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BILLY CRUDUP FINDS A KINDRED SPIRIT
Helen Shaw, Time Out New York (05/12/10)
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BETSY AIDEM, GUY BOYD, DAVID GREENSPAN ET AL. TO JOIN BILLY CRUDUP IN ADAM RAPP'S THE METAL CHILDREN
Andy Propst, Theatermania.com (04/1/10)
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GREENSPAN, BOYD, AIDEM JOIN CRUDUP IN CAST OF RAPP'S METAL CHILDREN AT VINEYARD
BroadwayWorld.com (04/1/10)
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CASTING COMPLETE FOR OFF-BROADWAY DEBUT OF ADAM RAPP'S THE METAL CHILDREN
Broadway.com (04/1/10)
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OPENING NIGHT:
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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"AMBITIOUS AND ACCOMPLISHED!
A SMART, ARDENT SHOW!
Just when you think musical theater is all tapped out,
pieces like ‘Burnt Part’ find new material to mine."
Adam Feldman, Time Out New York
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“VIVID, APPEALING PERFORMANCES!
A TUNEFUL AND WARM-SPIRITED, FAMILY-FRIENDLY NEW SHOW —
the spirit of youthful high jinks recall the exploits
of Mark Twain’s beloved roughhousers, Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.”
Charles Isherwood, The New York Times
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“TENSE AND TOUCHING WITH A STIRRING SCORE
of rich harmonies well-sung by a talented cast —
‘Burnt Part’ is a warm-hearted, coming-of-age musical.”
Joe Dziemianowicz, New York Daily News
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"AN ADVENTUROUS, INNOVATIVE AND GRIPPING MUSICAL!"
Steven Suskin, Variety
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“THRILLING! A BREATH OF FRESH AIR! ‘The Burnt Part Boys’ is a welcome end of season gift
unlike anything in recent memory.”
Mark Peikert, New York Press
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"A GENUINE TREAT!
AN AMBITIOUS, BRACING COMING-OF-AGE NEW MUSICAL
with rich songs, beautiful singing and a smoky bluegrass score.
Michael Sommers, New Jersey Newsroom
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RANSON, REDD, PARK, SOMERS, CALDERON, GALVIN AND MORE WILL SING BURNT PART BOYS IN NYC
By Kenneth Jones, Playbill.com (03/25/10)
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CALARCO TO DIRECT OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL BURNT PART BOYS
By Kenneth Jones, Playbill.com (11/3/09)
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OPENING NIGHT:
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
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"A MASTERWORK! A TRIUMPH! FOUR STARS! If you see one show this season, make it 'The Scottsboro Boys'. It's as simple as that."
Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Post
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"PITCH PERFECT! A STAGGERINGLY INVENTIVE PIECE OF MUSICAL THEATRE! Entertainment of the highest order, with inspired direction and choreography of Susan Stroman! An exhilarating evening of theatre"
Michael Kuchwara, Associated Press
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"FOUR STARS! Susan Stroman is in her top form here - the company of actors is extraordinary, with RAZOR SHARP DANCING, AND SOARING MUSIC, SOME OF KANDER AND EBB'S BEST!"
Jeremy Gerard, Bloomberg News
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“'SCOTTSBORO IS DAZZLING, RIVETING AND TOE-TAPPING WITH REAL TEETH! We're in the hands of superior musical theater craftsman."
David Rooney, Variety
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"A WINNER! Bold, provocative and exhilaratingly thoughtful entertainment! ONE OF THE MOST SATISFYINGLY ORIGINAL SHOWS TO OPEN IN A VERY LONG TIME!"
-Roma Torre, NY1 |
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"ADVENTUROUS, PROVOCATIVE AND STIMULATING!"
Robert Feldberg, Bergen Record
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"A DARING SHOW, IMMENSELY SATISFYING!"
Andy Probst, Theatermania
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"A CAUSE FOR REJOICING! THE SCORE IS GORGEOUSLY AND MEMORABLY MELODIC!"
Thom Geier, Entertainment Weekly
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"A DANGEROUSLY BRILLIANT NEW MUSICAL! LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE 'BOYS'!"
Matt Windman, AM New York
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"DAZZLINGLY ENTERTAINING! HURRY UP AND GET TICKETS!"
Elyse Sommer, CurtainUp
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"FOUR STARS! A ROUSING, EFFECTIVE SHOW!"
Brendan Lemon, Financial Times
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MINORITY VIEWS
By Simi Horwitz, Variety.com (4/1/10)
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OBAMA AND THE EFFECTS OF CHANGE ON STAGE
By Gordon Cox, Variety.com (3/11/10)
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KANDER-EBB-THOMPSON MUSICAL SCOTTSBORO BOYS IN REHEARSAL
Playbill.com (1/8/10)
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MEET THE CAST OF KANDER AND EBB'S SCOTTSBORO BOYS
Broadway.com (1/7/10)
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THE LEADING MEN: ALEXANDER HANSON AND COLMAN DOMINGO
By Tom Nondorf, Playbill.com (1/6/10)
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JOHN CULLUM, COLMAN DOMINGO, BRANDON VICTOR DIXON, ET AL. SET FOR KANDER AND EBB'S THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS
By Dan Bacalzo, Theatermania (12/15/09)
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CULLUM, DOMINGO, AND DIXON JOIN 'BOYS'
By Gordon Cox, Variety.com (12/15/09)
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VINEYARD TO GIVE KANDER & EBB'S SCOTTSBORO BOYS FULL WORLD PREMIERE
By Ernio Hernandez, Playbill.com (11/17/09)
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'BOYS' ARE BACK IN TOWN
By Michael Riedel, New York Post (7/31/09)
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EDWARD ALBEE, WILL ENO, DAVID THOMPSON, ET AL. SET FOR SPRING VINEYARD VOICES PANELS
Andy Propst, Theatermania.com (03/30/10)
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THREE VINEYARD VOICES EVENTS SET FOR SPRING 2010 AT VINEYARD THEATRE, BEGINS 4/12
BroadwayWorld.com (03/30/10)
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HUNTER BELL, EDWARD ALBEE, WILL ENO SCHEDULED FOR VINEYARD VOICE SERIES
By Ernio Hernandez, Playbill.com (03/30/10)
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VINEYARD THEATRE ENDS 2009 WITH "VINEYARD VOICES: NICKY SILVER AND HIS LEADING LADIES" 12/7, OPENS 2010 WITH DIE VAMPIRE, DIE! WORKSHOP
BroadwayWorld.com (12/04/09)
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QUICK Q&A: SUSAN BLACKWELL
By Patrick Lee, Just Shows To Go You (12/29/09)
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SUSAN BLACKWELL TO OFFER DIE VAMPIRE, DIE! WORKSHOP AT VINEYARD JANUARY 2
By Dan Bacalzo, Theatermania.com (12/04/09)
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OPENING NIGHT:
Thursday, September 24, 2009 |
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"WONDERFUL! THEATRICAL GOLD! Great humor and warmth, an stirringly poignant. A tour de force! A play with so much heart ...and soul.”
Roma Torre, NY1 |
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"'A BOY AND HIS SOUL' CAPTIVATES! A marvelous tragicomedy, told by one astonishing actor. Wicked, tender, outrageous and profound!"
Linda Winer, Newsday
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"A BLAZINGLY CHARISMATIC PERFORMER! Remarkable range and dexterity. ‘A Boy and His Soul’ is lively, likable and funny!"
Charles Isherwood, The New York Times
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“A VIBRANT MEMOIR!
Domingo’s contagious enthusiasm is commanding and endearing — he has the touch of a poet!"
Joe Dziemianowicz, NY Daily News
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"What a joy it is to watch
Colman Domingo. SO ENGAGING AND SO MUCH FUN!"
Sam Thielman, Variety
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"A KNOCKOUT!"
Michael Alan Connelly, NY Mag
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"A DELIGHTFUL,
MELODY-DRENCHED SHOW!
A vivid tale of family filled with a generosity of spirit, and an optimism for what the future will bring."
Michael Kuchwara, Associated Press
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"CAPTIVATINGLY FRESH!
Colman Domingo populates the stage with a galaxy of characters. ‘A Boy and His Soul’ finds a solace, joy, and inspiration in soul music.”
David Sheward, Backstage
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"TRULY FLIES AND DELIVERS GOOSEMBUMPS! Theatergoers will be hard-pressed to not find themselves moved."
Andy Propst, Theatermania
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"ELECTRIC! COLMAN DOMINGO
IS A TRUE STAR!
Hilarious, warmly moving, remarkable verve. A journey into his heart and soul that you’ll happily stay lost in for as long as it lasts."
Matthew Murray, Talkin' Broadway
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“EXPLOSIVE! HILARIOUS!
‘Soul’ belongs in the limited pantheon of worthwhile one-person autobiographical plays alongside Billy Crystal’s '700 Sundays' and Chazz Palminteri’s 'A Bronx Tale'."
Matt Windman, amNew York
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“JOY, PASSION, WARMTH AND WIT! A loving tribute. A fine performance by Colman Domingo!"
New Yorker
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| OPENING NIGHT: Sunday, February 22, 2009 |
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"WICKED SMART! REMARKABLE! Laughter turns to slack-jawed astonishment."
Marilyn Stasio, Variety
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“AN ENGAGING, INQUISITIVE AND MOVING WORK OF THEATRE!”
Charles Isherwood, The New York Times
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"Praise the Lord and pass the tape recorder! A LIVELY DOCUDRAMA WITH A GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT!"
Michael Kuchwara, Associated Press
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"ENTERTAINING, THOUGHTFUL AND MOVING! The Civilians hit the jackpot!"
Frank Scheck, NY Post
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"AN ENLIGHTENING AND MOVING COLLAGE from New York’s premier docutheater troupe!"
Adam Feldman, Time Out New York
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“‘THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY’ EARNS A HOSANNA! Marvelously brought to life by six terrific actors! PRAISEWORTHY AND FASCINATING!”
Joe Dziemianowicz, New York Daily News
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"Bravo! A fascinating, ambitious show. ENLIGHTENING, ENGROSSING AND ENTERTAINING!"
Roma Torre, NY1
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"A STRIKING NEW PIECE! COMPASSIONATE AND ADMIRABLE!"
Adam R. Perlman, Backstage
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“UNIQUELY ENTERTAINING! An awesomely versatile, lively and dynamic production.”
Elyse Sommer, CurtainUp
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“BRILLIANTLY UNIQUE! A surprisingly compassionate play with music”
Joseph Pisano, Edge New York
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“AMBITIOUS, ARRESTING AND COMPELLING!”
Amy Krivohlavek, ShowBusiness Weekly
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| OPENING NIGHT: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 |
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"‘WIG OUT!’ IS A GUTSY, PULSING NEW PLAY by the astonishing young dramatist Tarell Alvin McCraney! A thorough and original anatomy of an alternative universe. DIVINE!"
Ben Brantley, The New York Times
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"GLORIOUS! A wellspring of feeling and empathy underpins ‘WIG OUT!’—a show that delivers warmth, titillation and laughs in equal measure."
Jeremy Gerard, Bloomberg News
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“‘WIG OUT!’ brims with attitude and extravagance! Real theatrical fireworks!"
Michael Kuchwara, Associated Press
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"A VIBRANT AND INNOVATIVE NEW PLAY! A bold production by Tina Landau. STUNNINGLY REALIZED AND COMPELLING!"
Dan Bacalzo, Theatermania
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"EYE-POPPINGLY LIVELY! Catches fire and earns that exclamation point in its title”
Elyse Sommer, Curtain Up
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"A SUREFIRE HIT! INSPIRED AND CUTTING, FUNNY AND FIERCE!"
Winnie McCray, Edge NY
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